SettingsJapanese words and phrases
Akadama
Akadama the name of which comes from the Japanese words for red and ball, is a naturally occurring, granular clay like mineral that is used as soil for bonsai trees and other container-g...
Akadama the name of which comes from the Japanese words for red and ball, is a naturally occurring, granular clay like mineral that is used as soil for bonsai trees and other container-g...
Akari
Akari is a Japanese surname and given name and term meaning "light" or "glimmer".
Akari is a Japanese surname and given name and term meaning "light" or "glimmer".
Amae
Amae is a Japanese word coined from the verb amaeru by Takeo Doi to serve as a noun, which he then used as a keyword to unlock, analytically, the behavior of a person attempting to...
Amae is a Japanese word coined from the verb amaeru by Takeo Doi to serve as a noun, which he then used as a keyword to unlock, analytically, the behavior of a person attempting to...
Anti-Social Forces
Anti-Social Forces is a term used to describe Japanese organized crime syndicates or groups often known as Yakusa ', or.
Anti-Social Forces is a term used to describe Japanese organized crime syndicates or groups often known as Yakusa ', or.
Ao (color)
Ao (hiragana あお; kanji 青; adjective form aoi) is a Japanese color word that includes what English-speakers would call blue and green.
Ao (hiragana あお; kanji 青; adjective form aoi) is a Japanese color word that includes what English-speakers would call blue and green.
Asahi
Asahi means "morning sun" in Japanese.
Asahi means "morning sun" in Japanese.
Autonomation
Autonomation describes a feature of machine design to effect the principle of jidoka used in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean manufacturing.
Autonomation describes a feature of machine design to effect the principle of jidoka used in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean manufacturing.
Baka (fool)
Baka is a frequently used Japanese word meaning "fool; idiot; jerk; dolt; imbecile; foolish; stupid; worthless; absurd; ridiculous; idiotic".
Baka is a frequently used Japanese word meaning "fool; idiot; jerk; dolt; imbecile; foolish; stupid; worthless; absurd; ridiculous; idiotic".
Bakeneko
Bakeneko, in Japanese folklore, refers to cat yōkai with supernatural abilities akin to those of the kitsune or tanuki.
Bakeneko, in Japanese folklore, refers to cat yōkai with supernatural abilities akin to those of the kitsune or tanuki.
Bakuto
Bakuto (博徒) were itinerant gamblers in Japan from the 18th century to the mid-20th century.
Bakuto (博徒) were itinerant gamblers in Japan from the 18th century to the mid-20th century.
Banchō (position)
Banchō can refer to either a governmental position during the ritsuryo period, or the leader of a group of delinquents.
Banchō can refer to either a governmental position during the ritsuryo period, or the leader of a group of delinquents.
Bansenshukai
Bansenshukai is a collection of ninja knowledge widely regarded as being written by Fujibayashi Sabuji, Fujibayashi Yasutake, or Fujibayashi Yasuyoshi.
Bansenshukai is a collection of ninja knowledge widely regarded as being written by Fujibayashi Sabuji, Fujibayashi Yasutake, or Fujibayashi Yasuyoshi.
Banzai totsugeki
Banzai charge (from the Japanese battle cry "banzai") was a term applied during World War II by the Allied forces to human wave attacks mounted by infantry forces of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Banzai charge (from the Japanese battle cry "banzai") was a term applied during World War II by the Allied forces to human wave attacks mounted by infantry forces of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Banzuke
A banzuke, officially called is a document listing the rankings of professional sumo wrestlers published before each official tournament or honbasho.
A banzuke, officially called is a document listing the rankings of professional sumo wrestlers published before each official tournament or honbasho.
Bonkei
Bonkei is Japanese for "tray landscape".
Bonkei is Japanese for "tray landscape".
Borrowed scenery
Borrowed scenery is the principle of "incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden" found in traditional East Asian garden design.
Borrowed scenery is the principle of "incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden" found in traditional East Asian garden design.
Bunke
A bunke is a branch family established by a collateral of the honke (the line descended through the eldest male) in Japan.
A bunke is a branch family established by a collateral of the honke (the line descended through the eldest male) in Japan.
Bunkobon
In Japan, bunkobon (文庫本) are small-format paperback books, designed to be affordable and portable.
In Japan, bunkobon (文庫本) are small-format paperback books, designed to be affordable and portable.
Bunraku
Bunraku, also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃), is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theater, founded in Osaka in 1684.
Bunraku, also known as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃), is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theater, founded in Osaka in 1684.
Buraban
Buraban is a popular Japanese slang term for wind ensemble or concert band.
Buraban is a popular Japanese slang term for wind ensemble or concert band.
Butoh
Butoh is the collective name for a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement inspired by the Ankoku-Butoh movement.
Butoh is the collective name for a diverse range of activities, techniques and motivations for dance, performance, or movement inspired by the Ankoku-Butoh movement.
Career woman
A career woman, Career woman sometimes career girl, is a Japanese term for a Japanese woman, married or not, who pursues a career to make a living and for personal advancement, rathe...
A career woman, Career woman sometimes career girl, is a Japanese term for a Japanese woman, married or not, who pursues a career to make a living and for personal advancement, rathe...
Chapatsu
Literally "brown hair", chapatsu is the once-rebellious, once-trendy style of bleaching (and occasionally dyeing) hair, found among Japanese teens.
Literally "brown hair", chapatsu is the once-rebellious, once-trendy style of bleaching (and occasionally dyeing) hair, found among Japanese teens.
Chiburi
Chiburui, also called chiburi, is the process by which one symbolically removes blood from a sword blade.
Chiburui, also called chiburi, is the process by which one symbolically removes blood from a sword blade.
Chikaraishi
Chikaraishi (also are heavy rocks used since the 8th century CE in Japan to develop or demonstrate physical strength.
Chikaraishi (also are heavy rocks used since the 8th century CE in Japan to develop or demonstrate physical strength.
Chikujou
Chikujou refers to the art of fortification learned by the Samurai in Bugei Juhappan.
Chikujou refers to the art of fortification learned by the Samurai in Bugei Juhappan.
Chikusei
Chikusei is a Japanese word meaning "voice of bamboo".
Chikusei is a Japanese word meaning "voice of bamboo".
Chō-han
Chō-Han Bakuchi or simply Chō-Han) is a traditional Japanese gambling game using dice.
Chō-Han Bakuchi or simply Chō-Han) is a traditional Japanese gambling game using dice.
Daimyo
Daimyo is a generic term referring to the powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings.
Daimyo is a generic term referring to the powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings.
Deadwood bonsai techniques
Bonsai is a Japanese art using miniature trees grown in containers, similar in some ways to the Chinese art of penjing and the Vietnamese art of hòn non bô.
Bonsai is a Japanese art using miniature trees grown in containers, similar in some ways to the Chinese art of penjing and the Vietnamese art of hòn non bô.
Deai-kei
Deaikei (出会い系) means something 'for an encounter' in Japanese.
Deaikei (出会い系) means something 'for an encounter' in Japanese.
Dodoitsu
Dodoitsu (都々逸) is a form of Japanese poetry developed towards the end of the Edo Period.
Dodoitsu (都々逸) is a form of Japanese poetry developed towards the end of the Edo Period.
Domo arigato
Domo arigato is a Japanese phrase meaning "Thank you very much".
Domo arigato is a Japanese phrase meaning "Thank you very much".
Dōjin
Dōjin, often romanized as doujin, is a general Japanese term for a group of people or friends who share an interest, activity, hobbies, or achievement.
Dōjin, often romanized as doujin, is a general Japanese term for a group of people or friends who share an interest, activity, hobbies, or achievement.
Dōjinshi
Dōjinshi are made by artists or writers who prefer to publish their own materials.
Dōjinshi are made by artists or writers who prefer to publish their own materials.
Edokko
Edokko is a Japanese term referring to a person born and raised in Edo (renamed Tokyo in 1869).
Edokko is a Japanese term referring to a person born and raised in Edo (renamed Tokyo in 1869).
Emakimono
Emakimono, often simply called emaki, is a horizontal, illustrated narrative form created during the 11th to 16th centuries in Japan.
Emakimono, often simply called emaki, is a horizontal, illustrated narrative form created during the 11th to 16th centuries in Japan.
Enjo kōsai
Enjo-kōsai means "compensated dating" and is a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money and/or luxury gifts to attractive women for their companionship and, possibly, for se...
Enjo-kōsai means "compensated dating" and is a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money and/or luxury gifts to attractive women for their companionship and, possibly, for se...
Ero kawaii
Ero kawaii, or "erokawa", is a Japanese subculture that draws on Western notions of sexiness, in contrast to the popular cuteness (kawaii) trend.
Ero kawaii, or "erokawa", is a Japanese subculture that draws on Western notions of sexiness, in contrast to the popular cuteness (kawaii) trend.
Freeter
Freeter (other possible spellings are furītā, furiita, freeta, furiitaa, or furitaa) is a Japanese expression for people between the ages of 15 and 34 who lack full time empl...
Freeter (other possible spellings are furītā, furiita, freeta, furiitaa, or furitaa) is a Japanese expression for people between the ages of 15 and 34 who lack full time empl...
Fukubukuro
Fukubukuro is a Japanese New Year's Day custom where merchants make grab bags filled with unknown random contents and sell them for a substantial discount, usually 50% or more off the list pri...
Fukubukuro is a Japanese New Year's Day custom where merchants make grab bags filled with unknown random contents and sell them for a substantial discount, usually 50% or more off the list pri...
Fundoshi
Fundoshi is the traditional Japanese undergarment for adult males, made from a length of cotton.
Fundoshi is the traditional Japanese undergarment for adult males, made from a length of cotton.
Fureai
Fureai (ふれあい) is a Japanese term to refer to the formation of emotional connection between people of different age group and/or profession within the community.
Fureai (ふれあい) is a Japanese term to refer to the formation of emotional connection between people of different age group and/or profession within the community.
Furisode
A furisode is a style of kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, which average between 39 and 42 inches (99 to 107 centimeters) in length.
A furisode is a style of kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, which average between 39 and 42 inches (99 to 107 centimeters) in length.
Fūrinkazan
Fūrinkazan, literally "Wind, Forest, Fire and Mountain", was the battle standard used by the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen, quoting chapter 7 of Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "Move as swi...
Fūrinkazan, literally "Wind, Forest, Fire and Mountain", was the battle standard used by the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen, quoting chapter 7 of Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "Move as swi...
Gaman (term)
Gaman is a Japanese term of Zen Buddhist origin which means "enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity".
Gaman is a Japanese term of Zen Buddhist origin which means "enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity".
Ganbaru
Ganbaru, also romanized as gambaru, is a ubiquitous Japanese word which roughly means to slog on tenaciously through tough times.
Ganbaru, also romanized as gambaru, is a ubiquitous Japanese word which roughly means to slog on tenaciously through tough times.
Ganguro
Ganguro is an alternative fashion trend of blonde or orange hair and tanned skin among young Japanese women that peaked in popularity around the year 2000.
Ganguro is an alternative fashion trend of blonde or orange hair and tanned skin among young Japanese women that peaked in popularity around the year 2000.
Genpatsu-shinsai
Genpatsu-shinsai, meaning nuclear power plant earthquake disaster (from the two words Genpatsu – nuclear power plant – and Shinsai – earthquake disaster) is a term which was coined b...
Genpatsu-shinsai, meaning nuclear power plant earthquake disaster (from the two words Genpatsu – nuclear power plant – and Shinsai – earthquake disaster) is a term which was coined b...
Geta (footwear)
Geta (木屐/下駄) are a form of traditional Japanese footwear that resemble both clogs and flip-flops.
Geta (木屐/下駄) are a form of traditional Japanese footwear that resemble both clogs and flip-flops.
Ginnan
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba; in Chinese and Japanese 銀杏, pinyin romanization: yín xìng, Hepburn romanization: ichō or ginnan), also spelled gingko and known as the ...
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba; in Chinese and Japanese 銀杏, pinyin romanization: yín xìng, Hepburn romanization: ichō or ginnan), also spelled gingko and known as the ...
Good Wife, Wise Mother
Derived from an idealized traditional role for women, the ideology of Good Wife, Wise Mother or Wise Wife, Good Mother (Japanese: 良妻賢母 ryōsai kenbo, Chinese: 賢妻良母/賢母良妻 xián qī liá...
Derived from an idealized traditional role for women, the ideology of Good Wife, Wise Mother or Wise Wife, Good Mother (Japanese: 良妻賢母 ryōsai kenbo, Chinese: 賢妻良母/賢母良妻 xián qī liá...
Gosei (fifth-generation Nikkei)
Gosei is a Japanese diasporic term used in countries, particularly in North America and in Latin America, to specify the great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants.
Gosei is a Japanese diasporic term used in countries, particularly in North America and in Latin America, to specify the great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants.
Guren
Guren is a Japanese word meaning "crimson-colored lotus" commonly encountered in the West when used in an artistic connotation.
Guren is a Japanese word meaning "crimson-colored lotus" commonly encountered in the West when used in an artistic connotation.
Gyotaku
Gyotaku (Japanese 魚拓, from gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing") is a traditional form of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid-19th century, a form of nature printing used by fishermen to record t...
Gyotaku (Japanese 魚拓, from gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing") is a traditional form of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid-19th century, a form of nature printing used by fishermen to record t...
Hafu
The word hafu is used in Japanese to refer to somebody who is biracial, i.e. ethnically half Japanese.
The word hafu is used in Japanese to refer to somebody who is biracial, i.e. ethnically half Japanese.
Hagakure
Hagakure, or is a practical and spiritual guide for a warrior, drawn from a collection of commentaries by the samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, former retainer to Nabeshima Mitsushige, the third ...
Hagakure, or is a practical and spiritual guide for a warrior, drawn from a collection of commentaries by the samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, former retainer to Nabeshima Mitsushige, the third ...
Hainokisaruzo
Hainokisaruzo is a genus of Asian weevils, established in 2005 by Hiraku Yoshitake and Enzo Colonnelli.
Hainokisaruzo is a genus of Asian weevils, established in 2005 by Hiraku Yoshitake and Enzo Colonnelli.
Han system
The han or domain was the name of the estate belonging to a warrior in Japan after the 12th century.
The han or domain was the name of the estate belonging to a warrior in Japan after the 12th century.
Hansei
Hansei is a central idea in Japanese culture.
Hansei is a central idea in Japanese culture.
Harisen
The harisen is a giant paper fan, usually made in a closed fashion.
The harisen is a giant paper fan, usually made in a closed fashion.
Henohenomoheji
Henohenomoheji (へのへのもへじ) or hehenonomoheji (へへののもへじ) is a face drawn by Japanese schoolchildren using hiragana characters.
Henohenomoheji (へのへのもへじ) or hehenonomoheji (へへののもへじ) is a face drawn by Japanese schoolchildren using hiragana characters.
Higan
Higan is a Buddhist holiday exclusively celebrated in Japan during both the Spring and Autumnal Equinox.
Higan is a Buddhist holiday exclusively celebrated in Japan during both the Spring and Autumnal Equinox.
Hikikomori
Hikikomori is a Japanese term to refer to the phenomenon of reclusive adolescents or young adults who have chosen to withdraw from social life, often seeking extreme degrees of isolation and...
Hikikomori is a Japanese term to refer to the phenomenon of reclusive adolescents or young adults who have chosen to withdraw from social life, often seeking extreme degrees of isolation and...
Hitori
Hitori (Japanese for: Alone or one person) (ひとりにしてくれ Hitori ni shite kure; literally "leave me alone") is a type of logic puzzle published by Nikoli.
Hitori (Japanese for: Alone or one person) (ひとりにしてくれ Hitori ni shite kure; literally "leave me alone") is a type of logic puzzle published by Nikoli.
Hokuro
A beauty mark or beauty spot is a dark facial mole, so named because such moles have at times been considered an attractive feature.
A beauty mark or beauty spot is a dark facial mole, so named because such moles have at times been considered an attractive feature.
Honke
Honke is the main household of Japanese family.
Honke is the main household of Japanese family.
Honne and tatemae
Honne and tatemae are Japanese words that describing the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires and the behavior and opinions one displays in public.
Honne and tatemae are Japanese words that describing the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires and the behavior and opinions one displays in public.
Iaido
Iaido is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, a...
Iaido is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, a...
Iaidō
Iaidō is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then ...
Iaidō is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then ...
Ichi-go ichi-e
Ichi-go ichi-e is a Japanese term that describes a cultural concept often linked with famed tea master Sen no Rikyu.
Ichi-go ichi-e is a Japanese term that describes a cultural concept often linked with famed tea master Sen no Rikyu.
Iemoto
Iemoto is a Japanese term used to refer to the founder or current Head Master of a certain school of traditional Japanese art.
Iemoto is a Japanese term used to refer to the founder or current Head Master of a certain school of traditional Japanese art.
Ikigai
Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced ) is the Japanese equivalent of the French, raison d'être.
Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced ) is the Japanese equivalent of the French, raison d'être.
Inari Ōkami
Inari Ōkami is the Japanese kami of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, industry and worldly success and one of the principal kami of Shinto.
Inari Ōkami is the Japanese kami of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, industry and worldly success and one of the principal kami of Shinto.
Inemuri
Inemuri is the Japanese practice of sleeping on the job.
Inemuri is the Japanese practice of sleeping on the job.
Ishin-denshin
Ishin-denshin (以心伝心) is a Japanese concept of communication through unspoken implication.
Ishin-denshin (以心伝心) is a Japanese concept of communication through unspoken implication.
Issei
Issei (一世, first generation) is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify the Japanese people first to immigrate.
Issei (一世, first generation) is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify the Japanese people first to immigrate.
Itasha
Itasha, literally "painmobile", is a Japanese term for an otaku fad of individuals decorating the bodies of their cars with fictional characters of anime, manga, or video games.
Itasha, literally "painmobile", is a Japanese term for an otaku fad of individuals decorating the bodies of their cars with fictional characters of anime, manga, or video games.
Iyabohn
Iyabohn is a Japanese slang term for a heroine of a science fiction manga where the protagonist's powers awaken conveniently when she is in trouble.
Iyabohn is a Japanese slang term for a heroine of a science fiction manga where the protagonist's powers awaken conveniently when she is in trouble.
Japanese diaspora
The Japanese diaspora, and its individual members known as nikkei, are Japanese emigrants from Japan and their descendants that reside in a foreign country.
The Japanese diaspora, and its individual members known as nikkei, are Japanese emigrants from Japan and their descendants that reside in a foreign country.
Japanese place names
Japanese place names include names for geographic features, present and former administrative divisions, transportation facilities such as railroad stations, and historic sites in Japan.
Japanese place names include names for geographic features, present and former administrative divisions, transportation facilities such as railroad stations, and historic sites in Japan.
Japanese pronouns
Pronouns are used less frequently in the Japanese language than in many other languages, mainly because there is no grammatical requirement to include the subject in a sentence.
Pronouns are used less frequently in the Japanese language than in many other languages, mainly because there is no grammatical requirement to include the subject in a sentence.
Japanese Raccoon Dog
The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as tanuki in Japanese, is a subspecies of the raccoon dog native to Japan.
The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as tanuki in Japanese, is a subspecies of the raccoon dog native to Japan.
Japanese raccoon dog
The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as tanuki in Japanese, is a subspecies of the raccoon dog native to Japan.
The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as tanuki in Japanese, is a subspecies of the raccoon dog native to Japan.
Japanese school uniform
The Japanese school uniform is modeled on European-style naval uniforms and was first used in Japan in the late 19th century.
The Japanese school uniform is modeled on European-style naval uniforms and was first used in Japan in the late 19th century.
Jidai-geki
Jidaigeki is a genre of film, television, and theatre in Japan.
Jidaigeki is a genre of film, television, and theatre in Japan.
Jinba ittai
Jinba ittai is a Japanese four-character compound describing unity of horse and rider which is pertinent to Yabusame, Japanese mounted archery.
Jinba ittai is a Japanese four-character compound describing unity of horse and rider which is pertinent to Yabusame, Japanese mounted archery.
Joyu
An actor (or sometimes actress for female, see terminology) is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity.
An actor (or sometimes actress for female, see terminology) is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity.
Jujutsu
Jujutsu is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon.
Jujutsu is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon.
Junshi
Junshi, refers to the medieval Japanese act of vassals committing seppuku upon the death of their lord.
Junshi, refers to the medieval Japanese act of vassals committing seppuku upon the death of their lord.
Jūminhyō
A jūminhyō is a registry of current residential addresses maintained by local governments in Japan.
A jūminhyō is a registry of current residential addresses maintained by local governments in Japan.
Kabuto
A kabuto is a helmet used with traditional Japanese armour as worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan.
A kabuto is a helmet used with traditional Japanese armour as worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan.
Kagami biraki
Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) is a Japanese traditional ceremony which literally translates to "Opening the Mirror" (from an abstinence) or, also, "Breaking of the Mochi."
Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) is a Japanese traditional ceremony which literally translates to "Opening the Mirror" (from an abstinence) or, also, "Breaking of the Mochi."
Kaiju
Kaiju is a Japanese word that means "strange beast," but often translated in English as "monster".
Kaiju is a Japanese word that means "strange beast," but often translated in English as "monster".
Kakemono
A kakemono, more commonly referred to as a kakejiku, is a Japanese scroll painting or calligraphy mounted usually with silk fabric edges on a flexible backing, so that it can be ro...
A kakemono, more commonly referred to as a kakejiku, is a Japanese scroll painting or calligraphy mounted usually with silk fabric edges on a flexible backing, so that it can be ro...
Kakushi Buki Jutsu
Kakushi Buki Jutsu was one of the Bugei Juhappan of the samurai This included the concealment of Yawara and Tekko.
Kakushi Buki Jutsu was one of the Bugei Juhappan of the samurai This included the concealment of Yawara and Tekko.
Kamiza
Kamiza is the Japanese language term referring to the "top seat" within a room, meaning the place of honor; the term also applies to the best seats in air-planes, trains, and cars.
Kamiza is the Japanese language term referring to the "top seat" within a room, meaning the place of honor; the term also applies to the best seats in air-planes, trains, and cars.
Kannazuki
Kannazuki is a traditional name for the tenth month in the traditional Japanese calendar.
Kannazuki is a traditional name for the tenth month in the traditional Japanese calendar.
Kansei Studies
Kansei Studies is an interdisciplinary research field focusing on kansei.
Kansei Studies is an interdisciplinary research field focusing on kansei.
Karai
Karai is a fictional character in several incarnations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, where she is usually a high-ranking member of the Foot Clan.
Karai is a fictional character in several incarnations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, where she is usually a high-ranking member of the Foot Clan.
Karōshi
Karōshi, which can be translated literally from Japanese as "death from overwork", is occupational sudden death.
Karōshi, which can be translated literally from Japanese as "death from overwork", is occupational sudden death.
Keiretsu
A keiretsu is a set of companies with interlocking business relationships and shareholdings.
A keiretsu is a set of companies with interlocking business relationships and shareholdings.
Kensei
In ancient Japan, a kensei was an honorary title given to a warrior of legendary skill in swordsmanship.
In ancient Japan, a kensei was an honorary title given to a warrior of legendary skill in swordsmanship.
Kiri sute gomen
Kiri sute gomen (斬り捨て御免 or 切り捨て御免: literally, "authorization to cut and leave" (the body of the victim) is an old Japanese expression dating back to the feudal era right to strike.
Kiri sute gomen (斬り捨て御免 or 切り捨て御免: literally, "authorization to cut and leave" (the body of the victim) is an old Japanese expression dating back to the feudal era right to strike.
Kisaragi
Kisaragi (如月 or 衣更着) is a traditional name for February in the Japanese calendar.
Kisaragi (如月 or 衣更着) is a traditional name for February in the Japanese calendar.
Kisha club
A kisha club, or "reporters' club", from the Japanese word, meaning reporter, is a Japanese news-gathering association of reporters from specific news organizations, whose reporting centers on a...
A kisha club, or "reporters' club", from the Japanese word, meaning reporter, is a Japanese news-gathering association of reporters from specific news organizations, whose reporting centers on a...
Kodachi
A kodachi, literally translating into "small or short tachi", is a Japanese sword that is too long to be considered a dagger but too short to be a long sword.
A kodachi, literally translating into "small or short tachi", is a Japanese sword that is too long to be considered a dagger but too short to be a long sword.
Kogal
The kogal fashion involves wearing an outfit based on a Japanese school uniform, but with a shortened skirt, loose socks, and often dyed hair and a scarf as well.
The kogal fashion involves wearing an outfit based on a Japanese school uniform, but with a shortened skirt, loose socks, and often dyed hair and a scarf as well.
Koi
Koi or more specifically nishikigoi, are ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
Koi or more specifically nishikigoi, are ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
Kokka
A sovereign state is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, independence from other states and powers, an...
A sovereign state is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, independence from other states and powers, an...
Kokutai
Kokutai (Kyūjitai: 國體, Shinjitai: 国体, literally "national body/structure") is a politically loaded word in the Japanese language, translatable as "sovereign", "national identity; national es...
Kokutai (Kyūjitai: 國體, Shinjitai: 国体, literally "national body/structure") is a politically loaded word in the Japanese language, translatable as "sovereign", "national identity; national es...
Kome Hyappyo
Kome Hyappyo (米百俵) refers to a famous event in Japan, the literal meaning of which is "One Hundred Bags of Rice" or "One Hundred Sacks of Rice".
Kome Hyappyo (米百俵) refers to a famous event in Japan, the literal meaning of which is "One Hundred Bags of Rice" or "One Hundred Sacks of Rice".
Koopa
Koopa Troopas, or just simply Koopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are fictional turtle or tortoise-like creatures from the Mario series of video games.
Koopa Troopas, or just simply Koopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are fictional turtle or tortoise-like creatures from the Mario series of video games.
Kotobagari
Kotobagari refers to the reluctance to use words that are considered politically incorrect in the Japanese language.
Kotobagari refers to the reluctance to use words that are considered politically incorrect in the Japanese language.
Kotodama
Kotodama or kototama refers to the Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names.
Kotodama or kototama refers to the Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names.
Kumo (spider)
Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom.
Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom.
Kunoichi
Kunoichi is the term for a female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu.
Kunoichi is the term for a female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu.
Kuro
Kuro is a Japanese word for the color "black".
Kuro is a Japanese word for the color "black".
Kusarigama
The kusarigama is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama on a metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end.
The kusarigama is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama on a metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end.
Kuso
Kuso is the term used in East Asia for the internet culture that generally includes all types of camp and parody.
Kuso is the term used in East Asia for the internet culture that generally includes all types of camp and parody.
Kuwabara kuwabara
"Kuwabara kuwabara" is a phrase used in the Japanese language to ward off lightning.
"Kuwabara kuwabara" is a phrase used in the Japanese language to ward off lightning.
Kuwagatamushi
Stag beetles are a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family Lucanidae, presently classified in four subfamilies Some species grow up to over 12 cm (4.8 in), but most ...
Stag beetles are a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family Lucanidae, presently classified in four subfamilies Some species grow up to over 12 cm (4.8 in), but most ...
Kyokan
Kyokan is a Japanese word that means "feel-one".
Kyokan is a Japanese word that means "feel-one".
Kōwakamai
Kōwakamai 幸若舞, こうわかまい
Is a type of kusemai, or recitative dance, which was popular during Japan’s Muromachi Period.
Kōwakamai 幸若舞, こうわかまい
Is a type of kusemai, or recitative dance, which was popular during Japan’s Muromachi Period.
Line breaking rules in East Asian language
Line breaking rules in East Asian language are rules for how to wrap East Asian Language text such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Line breaking rules in East Asian language are rules for how to wrap East Asian Language text such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Lolita fashion
Lolita fashion is a fashion subculture originating in Japan that is based on Victorian-era clothing as well as costumes from the Rococo period, but the style has expanded greatly beyond these two.
Lolita fashion is a fashion subculture originating in Japan that is based on Victorian-era clothing as well as costumes from the Rococo period, but the style has expanded greatly beyond these two.
Ma (negative space)
Ma (間) is a Japanese word which can be roughly translated as "gap", "space", "pause" or "the space between two structural parts."
Ma (間) is a Japanese word which can be roughly translated as "gap", "space", "pause" or "the space between two structural parts."
Maki-e
Maki-e is Japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a makizutsu or a kebo brush.
Maki-e is Japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a makizutsu or a kebo brush.
Manga
Manga are comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th century.
Manga are comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th century.
Menkyo
Menkyo is a Japanese term meaning "license".
Menkyo is a Japanese term meaning "license".
Merukura
Mail Club are mobile phone and personal computer based dating services originating in Japan.
Mail Club are mobile phone and personal computer based dating services originating in Japan.
Miko
A miko (巫女) is a Shinto term in Japan, indicating a shrine maiden (jinja) or a supplementary priestess who was once likely seen as a shaman but in modern Japanese culture is understood to be an ...
A miko (巫女) is a Shinto term in Japan, indicating a shrine maiden (jinja) or a supplementary priestess who was once likely seen as a shaman but in modern Japanese culture is understood to be an ...
Mini 4WD
A mini 4WD is a 1/32 scale or 1:32-sized AA battery powered plastic model race car without remote control.
A mini 4WD is a 1/32 scale or 1:32-sized AA battery powered plastic model race car without remote control.
Mochi
Mochi (Japanese: 餅) is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice (not to be confused with gluten) pounded into paste and molded into shape.
Mochi (Japanese: 餅) is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice (not to be confused with gluten) pounded into paste and molded into shape.
Mojibake
Mojibake (; lit. "unintelligible sequence of characters"), from the Japanese 文字 (moji) "character" + 化け (bake) "change", is the occurrence of incorrect, unreadable characters shown when software...
Mojibake (; lit. "unintelligible sequence of characters"), from the Japanese 文字 (moji) "character" + 化け (bake) "change", is the occurrence of incorrect, unreadable characters shown when software...
Mokuroku
Mokuroku (目録) is a term in Japanese martial arts, used by koryu, for a "catalog", referring to a catalog of the level of ability of the instructor of the martial arts that has received a catalog...
Mokuroku (目録) is a term in Japanese martial arts, used by koryu, for a "catalog", referring to a catalog of the level of ability of the instructor of the martial arts that has received a catalog...
Mon (emblem)
Mon, also monshō, mondokoro, and kamon, are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual or family.
Mon, also monshō, mondokoro, and kamon, are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual or family.
Monogatari
Monogatari is a literary form in traditional Japanese literature, an extended prose narrative tale comparable to the epic.
Monogatari is a literary form in traditional Japanese literature, an extended prose narrative tale comparable to the epic.
Mottainai
Mottainai is a Japanese term meaning "a sense of regret concerning waste when the intrinsic value of an object or resource is not properly utilized".
Mottainai is a Japanese term meaning "a sense of regret concerning waste when the intrinsic value of an object or resource is not properly utilized".
Mu (negative)
Or Wu, is a word which has been translated variously as "not", "nothing", "without", "nothingness",, "non existent", and "non being",.
Or Wu, is a word which has been translated variously as "not", "nothing", "without", "nothingness",, "non existent", and "non being",.
Myōbu
In Japan, myōbu is a title which was given to ladies of the fifth rank in the imperial court or to midrank noblewomen.
In Japan, myōbu is a title which was given to ladies of the fifth rank in the imperial court or to midrank noblewomen.
Nanpa
Nanpa, also transliterated as nampa, in Japanese culture is a type of flirting and seduction popular among teenagers and people in their twenties and thirties.
Nanpa, also transliterated as nampa, in Japanese culture is a type of flirting and seduction popular among teenagers and people in their twenties and thirties.
Nekomata
A bakeneko is, in Japanese folklore, a cat with supernatural abilities akin to those of the fox or raccoon dog.
A bakeneko is, in Japanese folklore, a cat with supernatural abilities akin to those of the fox or raccoon dog.
Nemawashi
Nemawashi (根回し) in Japanese means an informal process of quietly laying the foundation for some proposed change or project, by talking to the people concerned, gathering support and feedback, an...
Nemawashi (根回し) in Japanese means an informal process of quietly laying the foundation for some proposed change or project, by talking to the people concerned, gathering support and feedback, an...
Net cafe refugee
Net cafe refugees also known as cyber-homeless is a term for a growing class of homeless people in Japan who do not own or rent a residence and thus have no permanent address and sleep in 24 hou...
Net cafe refugees also known as cyber-homeless is a term for a growing class of homeless people in Japan who do not own or rent a residence and thus have no permanent address and sleep in 24 hou...
Ninja
A ninja or shinobi was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan who specialized in unorthodox warfare.
A ninja or shinobi was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan who specialized in unorthodox warfare.
Ninjatō
The Ninjato, also known as ninjaken or shinobigatana, is the most common name for the sword that the ninja of feudal Japan are portrayed to have carried in movies, on tel...
The Ninjato, also known as ninjaken or shinobigatana, is the most common name for the sword that the ninja of feudal Japan are portrayed to have carried in movies, on tel...
Nisei
Nisei is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify the children born to Japanese people in the new country.
Nisei is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify the children born to Japanese people in the new country.
Noren
Noren (暖簾) are traditional Japanese fabric dividers, hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways, or in windows.
Noren (暖簾) are traditional Japanese fabric dividers, hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways, or in windows.
Obake
Obake and bakemono (sometimes obakemono) are a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore.
Obake and bakemono (sometimes obakemono) are a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore.
Oekaki
Oekaki (: O = Formal prefix, : E = picture, : KAKI = to draw) is the Japanese term to describe the act of drawing, meaning "doodle or scribble".
Oekaki (: O = Formal prefix, : E = picture, : KAKI = to draw) is the Japanese term to describe the act of drawing, meaning "doodle or scribble".
Okimono
Okimono is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically displayed in a tokonoma "alcove" or butsudan "Buddhist altar".
Okimono is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically displayed in a tokonoma "alcove" or butsudan "Buddhist altar".
Omikuji
Omikuji (御御籤, 御神籤, or おみくじ) are random fortunes written on strips of paper at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan.
Omikuji (御御籤, 御神籤, or おみくじ) are random fortunes written on strips of paper at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan.
Omorashi
Omorashi is a fetish subculture recognized predominantly in Japan, in which participants experience arousal from having a full bladder or a sexual attraction to someone else experiencing the fee...
Omorashi is a fetish subculture recognized predominantly in Japan, in which participants experience arousal from having a full bladder or a sexual attraction to someone else experiencing the fee...
Ono (weapon)
Ono is the Japanese word for an "axe" or a "hatchet", and is used to describe various tools of similar structure.
Ono is the Japanese word for an "axe" or a "hatchet", and is used to describe various tools of similar structure.
Onsen
An onsen is a term for hot springs in the Japanese language, though the term is often used to describe the bathing facilities and inns around the hot springs.
An onsen is a term for hot springs in the Japanese language, though the term is often used to describe the bathing facilities and inns around the hot springs.
Origami
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid-1900s.
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid-1900s.
Otaku
Otaku is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga or video games.
Otaku is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga or video games.
Pachinko
Pachinko is a mechanical game originating in Japan and is used as both a form of recreational arcade game and much more frequently as a gambling device, filling a Japanese gambling niche compara...
Pachinko is a mechanical game originating in Japan and is used as both a form of recreational arcade game and much more frequently as a gambling device, filling a Japanese gambling niche compara...
Parasite single
Parasite single is a single person who lives with their parents beyond their late twenties in order to enjoy a carefree and comfortable life.
Parasite single is a single person who lives with their parents beyond their late twenties in order to enjoy a carefree and comfortable life.
Rashōmon
Rashōmon was the gate built at the southern end of the monumental Suzaku Avenue in the ancient Japanese cities of Heijō-kyō and Heian-kyō, in accordance with the Chinese grid-patterned city layout.
Rashōmon was the gate built at the southern end of the monumental Suzaku Avenue in the ancient Japanese cities of Heijō-kyō and Heian-kyō, in accordance with the Chinese grid-patterned city layout.
Reki-jo
Reki-jo are Japanese women history buffs, who also may use the speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan in their social gatherings.
Reki-jo are Japanese women history buffs, who also may use the speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan in their social gatherings.
Ryū (school)
A Ryū ', or ryūha, is a Japanese word referring to a school of thought in any discipline.
A Ryū ', or ryūha, is a Japanese word referring to a school of thought in any discipline.
Rōnin (student)
In Japan, a rōnin is a student who has graduated from middle school or high school but has failed to enter a school at the next level, and consequently is studying outside of the school syst...
In Japan, a rōnin is a student who has graduated from middle school or high school but has failed to enter a school at the next level, and consequently is studying outside of the school syst...
Sakura
A cherry blossom is the flower of the cherry trees known as Cherry blossom.
A cherry blossom is the flower of the cherry trees known as Cherry blossom.
Salaryman
Salaryman refers to someone whose income is salary based; particularly those working for corporations.
Salaryman refers to someone whose income is salary based; particularly those working for corporations.
Samurai cinema
While earlier samurai period pieces were more dramatic rather than action-based, samurai movies post World War II have become more action-based, with darker and more violent characters.
While earlier samurai period pieces were more dramatic rather than action-based, samurai movies post World War II have become more action-based, with darker and more violent characters.
Sansei
Sansei (三世, third generation) is a Japanese language term used in countries in South America, North America and Australia to specify the children of children born to Japanese people in the new c...
Sansei (三世, third generation) is a Japanese language term used in countries in South America, North America and Australia to specify the children of children born to Japanese people in the new c...
Satoyama
Satoyama is a Japanese term applied to the border zone or area between mountain foothills and arable flat land.
Satoyama is a Japanese term applied to the border zone or area between mountain foothills and arable flat land.
Seihantai
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Seijin shiki
Coming of Age Day is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January.
Coming of Age Day is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January.
Seinen manga
Seinen manga is a subset of manga that is generally targeted at a 18–30 year old male audience, but the audience can be older with some manga aimed at businessmen well into their 40s.
Seinen manga is a subset of manga that is generally targeted at a 18–30 year old male audience, but the audience can be older with some manga aimed at businessmen well into their 40s.
Sentai
In Japanese, sentai is a military unit and may be literally translated as "squadron", "task force", "group" or "wing".
In Japanese, sentai is a military unit and may be literally translated as "squadron", "task force", "group" or "wing".
Setsuden
Setsuden is a national movement in Japan to encourage the Japanese public to conserve electricity during the 2011 summer months, and adopt an overall energy sustainable lifestyle.
Setsuden is a national movement in Japan to encourage the Japanese public to conserve electricity during the 2011 summer months, and adopt an overall energy sustainable lifestyle.
Shakkei
Borrowed scenery is the principle of "incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden" found in traditional East Asian garden design.
Borrowed scenery is the principle of "incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden" found in traditional East Asian garden design.
Shaku (unit)
The shaku is a traditional unit of measure used throughout Asia with a length approximately equal to a foot.
The shaku is a traditional unit of measure used throughout Asia with a length approximately equal to a foot.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is Japanese for "finger pressure"; it is a type of alternative medicine consisting of finger and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques.
Shiatsu is Japanese for "finger pressure"; it is a type of alternative medicine consisting of finger and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques.
Shibui
Shibui, shibumi, or shibusa are Japanese words which refer to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty.
Shibui, shibumi, or shibusa are Japanese words which refer to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty.
Shikata ga nai
Shikata ga nai,, is a Japanese language phrase meaning "it cannot be helped" or "nothing can be done about it".
Shikata ga nai,, is a Japanese language phrase meaning "it cannot be helped" or "nothing can be done about it".
Shikoku (film)
Shikoku is a supernatural thriller film written and produced in Japan in 1999.
Shikoku is a supernatural thriller film written and produced in Japan in 1999.
Shima
Shima is the name of several places in Japan.
Shima is the name of several places in Japan.
Shinbu
Shinbu (神武) is a Japanese word, meaning "military might" or, in the narrow sense, "sublime martial moral power".
Shinbu (神武) is a Japanese word, meaning "military might" or, in the narrow sense, "sublime martial moral power".
Shinigami
The term shinigami may also be used more loosely to refer to any death deity.
The term shinigami may also be used more loosely to refer to any death deity.
Shinjū
Shinjū (心中, the characters for "mind" and "centre") means "double suicide" in Japanese, as in Shinjū Ten no Amijima (The Love Suicides at Amijima), written by the seventeenth-century tra...
Shinjū (心中, the characters for "mind" and "centre") means "double suicide" in Japanese, as in Shinjū Ten no Amijima (The Love Suicides at Amijima), written by the seventeenth-century tra...
Shinkansen
The Shinkansen, also known as the "Bullet Train", is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies.
The Shinkansen, also known as the "Bullet Train", is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies.
Shinobi shōzoku
The shinobi shōzoku is a type of dark-coloured keikogi clothing, purportedly worn by practitioners of the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu.
The shinobi shōzoku is a type of dark-coloured keikogi clothing, purportedly worn by practitioners of the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu.
Shinobu
Shinobu is a Japanese verb meaning or.
Shinobu is a Japanese verb meaning or.
Shishito
Shishito pepper or kawri-gochu or Kawri pepper is a sweet variety of the species Capsicum annuum produced in East Asia.
Shishito pepper or kawri-gochu or Kawri pepper is a sweet variety of the species Capsicum annuum produced in East Asia.
Shishō
Shishō, oshishō, oshishō-san, and oshishō-sama are Japanese titles used to refer to or address teachers or masters of traditional Japanese arts including, but n...
Shishō, oshishō, oshishō-san, and oshishō-sama are Japanese titles used to refer to or address teachers or masters of traditional Japanese arts including, but n...
Shogi
Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a two-player strategy board game in the same family as Western chess, chaturanga, and Chinese xiangqi, and is the most popular of a family of chess...
Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a two-player strategy board game in the same family as Western chess, chaturanga, and Chinese xiangqi, and is the most popular of a family of chess...
Shugo
Shugo was a title, commonly translated as "Governor," given to certain officials in feudal Japan.
Shugo was a title, commonly translated as "Governor," given to certain officials in feudal Japan.
Shuhari
Shuhari (Kanji: 守破離 Hiragana: しゅはり) is a Japanese martial art concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery.
Shuhari (Kanji: 守破離 Hiragana: しゅはり) is a Japanese martial art concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery.
Shukuchi
The word shukuchi, sometimes written shukuchihō or shukuchijutsu, is a Japanese-language term for various techniques of rapid movement.
The word shukuchi, sometimes written shukuchihō or shukuchijutsu, is a Japanese-language term for various techniques of rapid movement.
Shuntō
Shuntō is a Japanese term, usually translated as "spring wages
Offensive", with the word "wages" sometimes replaced with livelihood, labour or similar term.
Shuntō is a Japanese term, usually translated as "spring wages
Offensive", with the word "wages" sometimes replaced with livelihood, labour or similar term.
Shuriken
A shuriken (Japanese 手裏剣; literally: "sword hidden in the hand") is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing.
A shuriken (Japanese 手裏剣; literally: "sword hidden in the hand") is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing.
Shōjo
Shōjo, shojo or shoujo is a Japanese word originally derived from a Chinese expression written with the same characters.
Shōjo, shojo or shoujo is a Japanese word originally derived from a Chinese expression written with the same characters.
Shōnen manga
The term shōnen, shonen, or shounen manga refers to manga marketed to a male audience aged roughly 10 and up.
The term shōnen, shonen, or shounen manga refers to manga marketed to a male audience aged roughly 10 and up.
Shūshin koyō
Shūshin koyō is the term for permanent employment in Japan.
Shūshin koyō is the term for permanent employment in Japan.
Soramimi
The soramimi version: : 米さ、米酒か、飲ま飲まイェイ！ : Bei sa, beishu ka, nomanoma-yei! : ("Rice, is it, rice wine, drink it drink it yeah!") Japanese comedian Tamori has had a long-running "Soramimi Hou...
The soramimi version: : 米さ、米酒か、飲ま飲まイェイ！ : Bei sa, beishu ka, nomanoma-yei! : ("Rice, is it, rice wine, drink it drink it yeah!") Japanese comedian Tamori has had a long-running "Soramimi Hou...
Soushoku danshi
Soushoku danshi, or grass-eating men, is a social phenomenon in Japan of men also know in English as Herbivore men who are shunning marriage and gaining a girlfriend at all.
Soushoku danshi, or grass-eating men, is a social phenomenon in Japan of men also know in English as Herbivore men who are shunning marriage and gaining a girlfriend at all.
Souutsubyou
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder, also referred to as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood ...
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder, also referred to as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood ...
Sukeban
Sukeban means delinquent girl or boss girl in Japanese, equivalent to the male banchō.
Sukeban means delinquent girl or boss girl in Japanese, equivalent to the male banchō.
Taiheki
Taiheki is a concept on one's bodily tendency in sensitivity, temperament, movement and personality.
Taiheki is a concept on one's bodily tendency in sensitivity, temperament, movement and personality.
Taijin kyofusho
Taijin kyofusho, is a Japanese culture-specific syndrome.
Taijin kyofusho, is a Japanese culture-specific syndrome.
Taijutsu
Taijutsu is a Japanese term for any martial art skill or technique using any set of body movements that come under "Empty-Hand" Combat.
Taijutsu is a Japanese term for any martial art skill or technique using any set of body movements that come under "Empty-Hand" Combat.
Tankōbon
Tankōbon, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term, originally borrowed from classical Chinese, for a book that is complete in itself and is not p...
Tankōbon, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term, originally borrowed from classical Chinese, for a book that is complete in itself and is not p...
Tantō
A tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
A tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
Tatami
Tatami (originally meaning "folded and piled") mats are a traditional type of Japanese flooring.
Tatami (originally meaning "folded and piled") mats are a traditional type of Japanese flooring.
Ted Gambordella
“Dr.” Ted Gambordella (born February 22, 1948) is an American Jiu Jitsu (a Japanese martial art) teacher who is often referred to as “the Father of Modern American Jiu Jitsu”, because of his eff...
“Dr.” Ted Gambordella (born February 22, 1948) is an American Jiu Jitsu (a Japanese martial art) teacher who is often referred to as “the Father of Modern American Jiu Jitsu”, because of his eff...
Ten thousand years
The use of the phrase "ten thousand years" in various East Asian languages originated in ancient China as an expression used to wish long life to the Emperor, and is typically translated as "lon...
The use of the phrase "ten thousand years" in various East Asian languages originated in ancient China as an expression used to wish long life to the Emperor, and is typically translated as "lon...
Tendency film
A tendency film is a name given to the socially-conscious, left-leaning films produced in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s.
A tendency film is a name given to the socially-conscious, left-leaning films produced in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s.
Tokusatsu
Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects.
Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects.
Tokutei Asia
Tokutei Asia (abbr. Toku-A), literally "specific-Asia", is a term used on Japanese Internet forums for Asian regions which have obvious negative views of Japan or where anti-Japanese sen...
Tokutei Asia (abbr. Toku-A), literally "specific-Asia", is a term used on Japanese Internet forums for Asian regions which have obvious negative views of Japan or where anti-Japanese sen...
Tondemo-bon
Tondemo means "outrageous" or "preposterous" in Japanese.
Tondemo means "outrageous" or "preposterous" in Japanese.
Tsubasa
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for wing.
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for wing.
Tsujiura
Tsujiura are notes used in Japan in conjunction with rice crackers called senbei in a similar way to fortune cookies in the U.S.A.
Tsujiura are notes used in Japan in conjunction with rice crackers called senbei in a similar way to fortune cookies in the U.S.A.
Tsukimi
Tsukimi or Otsukimi, literally moon-viewing, refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon.
Tsukimi or Otsukimi, literally moon-viewing, refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon.
Tsunami
A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean or a large lake.
A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean or a large lake.
Tsunamis in lakes
Tsunamis in lakes are becoming increasingly important to investigate as a hazard, due to the increasing popularity for recreational uses, and increasing populations that inhabit the shores of lakes.
Tsunamis in lakes are becoming increasingly important to investigate as a hazard, due to the increasing popularity for recreational uses, and increasing populations that inhabit the shores of lakes.
Tsurugi
"Tsurugi" is a Japanese word used to refer to any type of broadsword, or those akin to the Chinese.
"Tsurugi" is a Japanese word used to refer to any type of broadsword, or those akin to the Chinese.
Tōge
Tōge or Touge is a Japanese word literally meaning "pass."
Tōge or Touge is a Japanese word literally meaning "pass."
Uchi-deshi
Uchi-deshi (Kanji: Hiragana: うちでし lit.
Uchi-deshi (Kanji: Hiragana: うちでし lit.
Uchi-soto
Uchi-soto in the Japanese language is the distinction between in-groups (uchi, 内, "inside") and out-groups (soto, 外, "outside").
Uchi-soto in the Japanese language is the distinction between in-groups (uchi, 内, "inside") and out-groups (soto, 外, "outside").
Ukiyo
Ukiyo described the urban lifestyle, especially the pleasure-seeking aspects, of Edo-period Japan.
Ukiyo described the urban lifestyle, especially the pleasure-seeking aspects, of Edo-period Japan.
Ukiyo-e
Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, featuring motifs of landscapes, tales from history, the theatre, and pleasure quarters.
Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, featuring motifs of landscapes, tales from history, the theatre, and pleasure quarters.
Umami
Umami is a savory taste which is one of the five basic tastes, together with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Umami is a savory taste which is one of the five basic tastes, together with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Ume
Prunus mume, commonly known as Japanese apricot, or Chinese plum is a species of Asian plum in the family Rosaceae.
Prunus mume, commonly known as Japanese apricot, or Chinese plum is a species of Asian plum in the family Rosaceae.
Urawaza
An urawaza (Japanese for "secret trick") is a quirky, ingenious technique that optimizes an everyday activity like cleaning up spills, preventing odors, or folding laundry.
An urawaza (Japanese for "secret trick") is a quirky, ingenious technique that optimizes an everyday activity like cleaning up spills, preventing odors, or folding laundry.
Urusai
Urusei Yatsura is a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987.
Urusei Yatsura is a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987.
Urusei
Urusei Yatsura is a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987.
Urusei Yatsura is a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987.
Uwabaki
Uwabaki, are a type of Japanese slippers worn indoors at home, school or certain companies and public buildings where street shoes are prohibited.
Uwabaki, are a type of Japanese slippers worn indoors at home, school or certain companies and public buildings where street shoes are prohibited.
VIP style
VIP Style refers to the modification of Japanese luxury automobiles to make them more fashionable and more luxurious.
VIP Style refers to the modification of Japanese luxury automobiles to make them more fashionable and more luxurious.
Wabi-sabi
Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience.
Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience.
Wakashū
Wakashū (Japanese:若衆, literally "young person", although never used for girls), is a historical Japanese term indicating an adolescent boy; more specifically, a boy between the ages at which his...
Wakashū (Japanese:若衆, literally "young person", although never used for girls), is a historical Japanese term indicating an adolescent boy; more specifically, a boy between the ages at which his...
Yabo
Yabo is a Japanese term to describe certain unaesthetic quality.
Yabo is a Japanese term to describe certain unaesthetic quality.
Yakuza
The Japanese police, and media by request of the police, call them bōryokudan, literally "violence group", while the yakuza call themselves "ninkyō dantai", "chivalrous organizations".
The Japanese police, and media by request of the police, call them bōryokudan, literally "violence group", while the yakuza call themselves "ninkyō dantai", "chivalrous organizations".
Yamabushi
Yamabushi are Japanese mountain ascetic hermits with a long tradition as mighty warriors endowed with supernatural powers.
Yamabushi are Japanese mountain ascetic hermits with a long tradition as mighty warriors endowed with supernatural powers.
Yamato nadeshiko
Yamato Nadeshiko is a Japanese term meaning "personification of an idealized Japanese woman", "ideal" in the historical context of the patriarchal, traditional culture of Japan.
Yamato Nadeshiko is a Japanese term meaning "personification of an idealized Japanese woman", "ideal" in the historical context of the patriarchal, traditional culture of Japan.
Yamato-damashii
Yamato-damashii is a historically and culturally loaded word in the Japanese language.
Yamato-damashii is a historically and culturally loaded word in the Japanese language.
Yamato-e
Yamato-e (大和絵 ) is a style of Japanese painting inspired by Tang Dynasty paintings and developed in the late Heian period.
Yamato-e (大和絵 ) is a style of Japanese painting inspired by Tang Dynasty paintings and developed in the late Heian period.
Yatta (song)
"Yatta!" is a 2001 parody song by a fictional Japanese boy band called Green Leaves.
"Yatta!" is a 2001 parody song by a fictional Japanese boy band called Green Leaves.
Yobikō
Yobikō are privately run schools that are marketed to students taking examinations held each year in Japan from January to March to determine college admissions.
Yobikō are privately run schools that are marketed to students taking examinations held each year in Japan from January to March to determine college admissions.
Yonsei (fourth-generation Nikkei)
Yonsei is a Japanese diasporic term used in countries, particularly in North America and in Latin America, to specify the great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants (Issei).
Yonsei is a Japanese diasporic term used in countries, particularly in North America and in Latin America, to specify the great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants (Issei).
Yubitsume
Yubitsume is a Japanese ritual to atone for offenses to another, a way to be punished or to show sincere apology to another, by means of amputating portions of one's own little finger.
Yubitsume is a Japanese ritual to atone for offenses to another, a way to be punished or to show sincere apology to another, by means of amputating portions of one's own little finger.
Zakka
Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka'（雑貨）or 'many things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia.
Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka'（雑貨）or 'many things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia.
Zoku
Zoku is a Japanese term meaning tribe, clan, or family.
Zoku is a Japanese term meaning tribe, clan, or family.
Ōendan
An ōendan, literally "cheering squad" or "cheering section", is a Japanese sports rallying team similar in purpose to a cheerleading squad in the United States, but relies more on making a lot o...
An ōendan, literally "cheering squad" or "cheering section", is a Japanese sports rallying team similar in purpose to a cheerleading squad in the United States, but relies more on making a lot o...